n. & adj.
n. 1 any cold-blooded scaly animal of the class Reptilia, including snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, etc. 2 a mean, grovelling, or repulsive person.
adj. 1 (of an animal) creeping. 2 mean, grovelling. reptilian adj. & n.
[ ME f. LL reptilis f. L repere rept- crawl ]